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Kontron NSC2U User Manual

Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
Product Guide
December 2009
Rev. 1.4
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Contents
1Introduction..............................................................................................................9
1.1 About this Manual ...............................................................................................9
1.1.1 Manual Organization.................................................................................9
1.2 What Your Server Includes ...................................................................................9
1.3 Product Accessories ........................................................................................... 10
1.4 Additional Information and Software .................................................................... 10
2Features..................................................................................................................12
2.1 Server Components........................................................................................... 14
2.2 NSC2U Server Back Panel................................................................................... 15
2.3 NSC2U Server Front Panel.................................................................................. 15
2.4 NSC2U Server Rear Panel Ethernet Ports .............................................................. 17
2.5 SAS Front Panel (SFP) Board .............................................................................. 18
2.5.1 SFP Board Features ................................................................................ 18
2.6 Server Board Connector and Component Locations ................................................ 19
2.7 Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................... 20
2.8 Riser Card Assembly.......................................................................................... 20
2.8.1 Full-height PCI-X/PCIe Riser Card............................................................. 21
2.8.2 Low-profile PCIe Riser Card ..................................................................... 21
2.9 Power Supply.................................................................................................... 21
2.10 System Cooling................................................................................................. 21
2.10.1 CPU 1 and Memory Cooling Area .............................................................. 22
2.10.2 CPU 2 and Chipset Cooling Area ...............................................................22
2.10.3 PCI Cooling Area .................................................................................... 22
2.10.4 Hard Disk Drive and Power Supply Cooling................................................. 23
2.10.5 Fan Speed Control.................................................................................. 23
2.10.6 Cooling Summary................................................................................... 23
2.11 Hardware Requirements..................................................................................... 24
2.11.1 Processor .............................................................................................. 24
2.11.2 Memory ................................................................................................ 24
3 Server Component Installations and Upgrades ........................................................ 25
3.1 Before You Begin............................................................................................... 25
3.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................... 25
3.1.2 System References................................................................................. 25
3.2 General Installation Procedures........................................................................... 25
3.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover.................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Installing the Chassis Cover..................................................................... 26
3.2.3 Removing the Front Bezel........................................................................ 26
3.2.4 Installing the Front Bezel......................................................................... 27
3.2.5 Removing the Processor Air Duct.............................................................. 27
3.2.6 Installing the Processor Air Duct............................................................... 28
3.3 Hot-Swappable Component Installation Procedures................................................ 28
3.3.1 Installing or Replacing a Hard Drive ..........................................................28
3.3.1.1 Removing a Hard Drive Tray from the Chassis ..............................29
3.3.1.2 Attaching a Hard Drive to the Drive Tray...................................... 29
3.3.2 Replacing a Power Supply........................................................................ 31
3.3.2.1 Removing the Power Supply Module ............................................ 31
3.3.2.2 Installing the Power Supply Module ............................................. 32
3.3.2.3 Grounding a DC-Powered System................................................ 32
3.4 Internal System Component Configuration and Installation Procedures..................... 32
3.4.1 Configuring Jumpers on the Server Board.................................................. 32
3.4.1.1 Configuration Jumpers............................................................... 33
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3.4.1.2 BIOS Select Jumper...................................................................33
3.4.1.3 DCD/DSR Signal Select Jumper...................................................34
3.4.2 Configuring Memory DIMMs......................................................................35
3.4.2.1 Memory RASUM Features ...........................................................36
3.4.2.2 Supported Memory....................................................................36
3.4.2.3 DIMM Population Rules and Supported DIMM Configurations ...........37
3.4.2.4 Non-mirrored Mode Minimum Configuration ..................................38
3.4.2.5 Non-mirrored Mode Memory Upgrades .........................................39
3.4.2.6 Mirrored Mode Memory Configuration...........................................40
3.4.2.7 DIMM Sparing Mode Memory Configuration...................................40
3.4.2.8 Single Branch Mode Sparing ......................................................40
3.4.2.9 Dual Branch Mode Sparing..........................................................41
3.4.3 Installing DIMMs.....................................................................................41
3.4.4 Removing Memory DIMMs........................................................................42
3.4.5 Adding or Replacing a Processor ...............................................................43
3.4.5.1 ESD and Processor Handling Precautions ......................................43
3.4.5.2 Removing a Processor................................................................44
3.4.5.3 Installing a New Processor..........................................................45
3.4.5.4 Inserting the Heat Sink ..............................................................47
3.4.6 Other Installation and Upgrade Options .....................................................48
3.5 Installing the Server into a Rack ..........................................................................48
3.5.1 Connecting the Power Cord ......................................................................48
3.5.2 Equipment Rack Precautions ....................................................................48
4 Optional Component Installations ............................................................................50
4.1 Before You Begin ...............................................................................................50
4.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed.......................................................................50
4.1.2 System References .................................................................................50
4.1.3 Cable Routing Reference..........................................................................50
4.2 Installing or Replacing a PCI Add-in Card ..............................................................51
4.2.1 Riser Card Options..................................................................................52
4.2.2 Removing the PCI Riser Card Assembly......................................................53
4.2.3 Removing an Add-in Card from the Riser Card Assembly ..............................53
4.2.4 Installing an Add-in Card in the Riser Card Assembly ...................................54
4.2.5 Replacing the Riser Card Assembly on the Server Board...............................55
4.3 Installing an I/O Expansion Module ......................................................................55
4.4 Installing Intel® Remote Management Modules .....................................................57
4.4.1 Installing the GCM Module .......................................................................57
4.4.2 Installing the RMM Module .......................................................................57
4.5 Installing an RJ45 4xGbE LAN Card for Front Panel Access.......................................58
4.5.1 Installing the LAN Card into the Riser Card Assembly...................................58
4.5.2 Configuring the RJ45 GbE LAN Card ..........................................................59
4.5.3 Routing the LAN Card Cables to the Front Panel ..........................................61
4.5.4 Connecting the GbE LAN Cables to the Front Panel......................................63
4.6 Installing a Fiber LAN Card for Front Panel Access ..................................................66
4.6.1 Preparing the chassis and removing the PCI card carrier assembly ................66
4.6.2 Prepare the Fiber LAN Card and install it into the chassis..............................74
4.6.3 Install the Front Panel Escutcheon and Connect the Fiber Cables ...................80
4.6.4 Re-assemble the System .........................................................................85
4.7 Installing a SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive ..............................................91
4.8 Installing Hardware RAID 5 Components...............................................................92
4.8.1 Installing the RAID Key and RAID DIMM ....................................................93
4.8.2 Installing the RAID Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU) ...........................93
4.9 Installing an Optical Device.................................................................................95
4.9.1 Removing the Optical Device Filler Panel from the Chassis............................95
4.9.2 Installing a New Optical Device.................................................................96
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5 Server Component Replacements ............................................................................ 98
5.1 Before You Begin............................................................................................... 98
5.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................... 98
5.1.2 System References................................................................................. 98
5.1.3 Cable Routing Reference ......................................................................... 98
5.2 Replacing the Fan Assemblies ............................................................................. 99
5.2.1 Removing the CPU Fans ........................................................................ 100
5.2.2 Replacing the CPU Fans......................................................................... 101
5.2.3 Removing the PCI Fan Assembly ............................................................ 102
5.2.4 Replacing the PCI Fans in the Fan Shroud................................................ 105
5.2.5 Installing the Fan Assembly Back into the Chassis..................................... 106
5.3 Replacing the SAS Front Panel Board ................................................................. 107
5.3.1 Removing the LED Light Pipe Assembly ................................................... 109
5.3.2 Installing the Front Panel Board Back into the Chassis ............................... 109
5.4 Replacing the Removable Drive Bay Assembly and the SAS Backplane Board........... 110
5.4.1 Removing the Drive Bay Assembly.......................................................... 111
5.4.2 Removing the SAS Backplane Board from the Drive Bay Assembly .............. 112
5.4.3 Installing a New SAS Backplane Board .................................................... 112
5.4.4 Installing the Drive Bay Assembly........................................................... 113
5.5 Replacing the Power Distribution Board .............................................................. 114
5.5.1 Removing the Power Distribution Board................................................... 114
5.5.2 Installing the Power Distribution Board Back into the Chassis ..................... 115
5.6 Replacing the Server Board .............................................................................. 116
5.6.1 Removing the Server Board................................................................... 117
5.6.2 Installing the Server Board Back into the Chassis ..................................... 118
5.7 Replacing the Backup Battery on the Server Board............................................... 120
6 Server Utilities ...................................................................................................... 122
6.1 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 122
6.1.1 Starting Setup ..................................................................................... 122
6.1.2 If You Cannot Access Setup ................................................................... 122
6.1.3 Setup Menus ....................................................................................... 122
6.2 Upgrading the BIOS......................................................................................... 123
6.2.1 Preparing for the Upgrade ..................................................................... 124
6.2.1.1 Recording the Current BIOS Settings......................................... 124
6.2.1.2 Obtaining the Upgrade............................................................. 124
6.2.2 Updating the BIOS ............................................................................... 124
6.3 Clearing the CMOS .......................................................................................... 124
6.4 Clearing the Password...................................................................................... 125
6.5 BMC Force Update Procedure ............................................................................ 125
7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 126
7.1 Resetting the System....................................................................................... 126
7.2 Problems Following Initial System Installation ..................................................... 126
7.2.1 First Steps Checklist ............................................................................. 126
7.3 Hardware Diagnostic Testing............................................................................. 127
7.3.1 Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ...................................... 127
7.3.2 Confirming the Operating System Load ................................................... 128
7.4 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................ 128
7.4.1 Power Light does not Light .................................................................... 128
7.4.2 No Characters Appear on Screen ............................................................ 128
7.4.3 Characters are Distorted or Incorrect ...................................................... 129
7.4.4 System Cooling Fans do not Rotate Properly ............................................ 129
7.4.5 Cannot Connect to a Server................................................................... 129
7.4.6 Diagnostics Pass but the Connection Fails ................................................ 129
7.4.7 The Controller Stopped Working When an Add-in Adapter was Installed....... 130
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7.4.8 The Add-in Adapter Stopped Working Without Apparent Cause....................130
7.4.9 System Boots When Installing a PCI Card ................................................130
7.4.10 Problems with Newly Installed Application Software...................................130
7.4.11 Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier..................... 130
7.4.12 Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager (Windows* OS) ............. 131
7.4.13 Hard Drive(s) are not Recognized ...........................................................131
7.5 LED Information ..............................................................................................131
7.6 BIOS Error Messages........................................................................................ 132
7.6.1 BIOS POST Beep Codes ......................................................................... 133
8 Warranty ...............................................................................................................135
A Safety Information.................................................................................................137
A.1 Emissions Disclaimer........................................................................................137
A.2 Intended Uses .................................................................................................137
A.2.1 If AC power supplies are installed: ..........................................................137
A.2.2 If DC power supplies are installed: .......................................................... 138
A.2.3 Temperature and Ventilation .................................................................. 139
A.3 Safety Cautions............................................................................................... 139
B Regulatory and Certification Information...............................................................147
B.1 Product Regulatory Compliance .........................................................................147
B.1.1 Product Safety Compliance.....................................................................147
B.1.2 Product EMC Compliance - Class A Compliance .........................................147
B.1.3 Certifications / Registrations / Declarations ..............................................147
B.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices ................................................................148
B.2.1 FCC (USA) ........................................................................................... 148
B.2.2 Industry Canada (ICES-003) ..................................................................149
B.2.3 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity).....................................................149
B.2.4 VCCI (Japan) ....................................................................................... 149
B.2.5 BSMI (Taiwan) ..................................................................................... 149
B.2.6 Regulated Specified Components ............................................................ 150
C Getting Help...........................................................................................................151
C.1 World Wide Web ..............................................................................................151
C.2 Telephone....................................................................................................... 151
C.3 Email ............................................................................................................. 151
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Revision History
Date Revision Description
December 2009 006
December 2008 005 Update art to reflect new PCI and CPU fan assemblies.
April 2008 004
May 2007 003 Updated Chapter 6, “Server Utilities” and reordered procedure steps; rev 1.1.
May 2007 002
March 2007 001 Initial release; rev 0.5
Kontron version, rev 1.4 Removed all references to Syscon and changed Intel Z-U130 to SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive
Replaced SysCon information in Chapter 6 with installation instructions for Intel Z-U130 Valid Solid State Drive
Updated with review comments and new information; rev 0.8 and rev 1.0 In “Features”, updated the “System Cooling” section to describe three cooling zones In “Optional Component Installations”, added a section about installing an RJ45 GbE LAN card and revised “Installing an Optical Device” In “Server Component Replacements”, added sections about replacing the fans, replacing the drive bay assembly, and replacing the SAS front panel board.
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Introduction—NSC2U Server

1 Introduction

1.1 About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing and using the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U.
This manual is for trained system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining this server. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the system, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components on the NSC2U Server.
Always be sure to check the Support web site at http://us.kontron.com/support/ for the latest version of this manual with possible updates since this version was published. (Search for NSC2U, click on Manuals, then Product Guide.)

1.1.1 Manual Organization

Chapter 2 provides a brief overview of the NSC2U Server. In this chapter, you will find
a list of the server board features, chassis features, illustrations of the product, and product diagrams to help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 3 provides instructions on adding and replacing hot-swappable and standard
components such as processors and memory DIMMs. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components.
Chapter 4 provides instructions on adding optional ccomponents such as PCI add-in
cards, I/O expansion modules, hardware RAID5 components, and optical devices. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for installing components.
Chapter 5 provides instructions on replacing components such as fans, boards, the
drive bay assembly, and the battery. Use this chapter for step-by-step instructions and diagrams for replacing components.
Chapter 6 provides instructions on using the utilities that are shipped with the board or
that may be required to update the system. This includes how to navigate through the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup screens, how to perform a BIOS update, and how to reset the password or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). Information about the specific BIOS settings and screens is available in the
®
Intel
Server Board S5000PAL Technical Product Specification.
Chapter 7 provides troubleshooting information. In this chapter, you will find BIOS
error messages and POST (Power-on Self Test) code messages. You will also find suggestions for performing troubleshooting activities to identify the source of a problem.

1.2 What Your Server Includes

Your Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U includes the following components:
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•One Intel® Server Board T5000PAL
• One 2U chassis
• Six internal hard disk drive trays in a removable drive bay assembly with SAS backplane board
• A riser card assembly for PCI-X* and PCI Express* (PCIe*) add-in cards
• DC or AC power subsystem: one hot-swappable PSU (for redundancy a separately orderable power supply is needed) and Power Distribution Board (PDB)
• Four dual-rotor fan assemblies for cooling the processor(s), DIMM(s), PCI slot(s), power supply modules, and other internal components
• SAS front panel (SFP) board
• Internal cables and connectors
See Chapter 3 for initial system installation and configuration instructions.

1.3 Product Accessories

You may need or want to purchase one or more of the following items for your server as spares or for more processing power:
• Quad-core or dual-core processor(s) from the Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence and appropriate heat sink(s)
• DDR2-667 FBD ECC memory DIMM(s) (system maximum = 32 Gbytes)
• SAS hard disk drives (system maximum = six HDDs)
• PCI-X or PCIe add-in cards
• Additional AC or DC power supply (for redundancy and hot-swapping)
• Intel® Remote Management Module (RMM) - Advanced Edition and GCM module
• I/O expansion module for dual-GbE or 4xSAS external drive support
• Intel® PRO/1000 AT Quad Port Bypass Adapter card and cables
NSC2U Server—Introduction
For information about the accessories, memory, processors, and third-party hardware that have been tested and can be used with your system, and for ordering information for Kontron products, see the Configuration Guide on
http://us.kontron.com/products/systems+and+servers+and+platforms/ communication+rackmount+servers/ip+network+servers/ip+network+servers/ ip+network+server+nsc2u.html
Click on downloads, and then Ordering Guide.

1.4 Additional Information and Software

If you need more technical information about this product or information about the accessories that can be used with this NSC2U Server, see the Technical Product Specifications (for both the system and server board) and the test reports at
http://us.kontron/support/ for the following types of information:
• In-depth technical information about the server board included with this server, including BIOS settings and chipset information
• The latest product information
• Accessories or other server products
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Introduction—NSC2U Server
• Hardware (peripheral boards, add-in cards) and operating systems that have been tested with this product
• DIMMs that have been tested with this product
• The power budget for this product
• Software to manage your server
• Diagnostics testing software
• Firmware and BIOS updates
•System drivers
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2Features

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This chapter briefly describes the main features of the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U. This chapter provides a diagram of the product, a list of the server features, and diagrams showing the location of important components and connections on the server system.
Figure 1 shows the IP Network Server NSC2U.
Figure 1. IP Network Server NSC2U
NSC2U Server—Features
Tab le 1 summarizes the major features of the server system.
Table 1. IP Network Server NSC2U Features
Feature Description
Compact, high-density system
Configuration flexibility
Serviceability
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Rack mount server with a height of 2U (3.5 inches, 8.9 cm) and a depth of 20.0 inches (50.8 cm)
One- or two-way capability in low-profile and cost/value-effective packaging Stand-alone system Selected quad-core and dual-core processor models from the Intel
Sequence
Rear access to hot-swappable power supplies Front access to hot-swappable SAS disk drives Front access to optional optical drive
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Xeon® 5000
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Table 1. IP Network Server NSC2U Features (Continued)
Feature Description
Two hot-swappable 600W power supplies in a redundant (1+1) configuration
Availability
Manageability
Upgradeability and investment protection
System-level scalability
Front panel
I/O
Internal connection options
Add-in card support
Disk subsystem configurable as hardware or software RAID Memory sparing and memory mirroring configurations supported
Remote management Emergency management port (serial and LAN) IPMI 2.0-compliant Remote diagnostics support Optional SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive (eUSB SSD)
Supports selected quad-core and dual-core processor models from the
®
Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Intel Multi-generational chassis
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64 architecture support
Intel
Supports up to 32 GBytes FB-DIMM memory in non-mirrored mode Supports up to 16 GBytes FB-DIMM memory in mirrored mode Supports up to two Quad-Core Intel Two full-height/full-length x4 PCI Express* (PCIe*)slots One full-height/full-length 64-bit x 133 MHz PCI-X slot Two low-profile/half-length x4 PCI Express slots Six internal hot-swappable SAS disk drives One optical drive (optional)
Switches:
• Power switch
• Reset switch
•NMI switch
• ID switch
LEDs:
•ID LED
• NIC activity LED
•Main power LED
• HDD activity LED
• Status LED
Front panel:
• Serial B port (RJ45)
• USB 2.0 port
•Four or eight GbE ports (optional)
Rear panel:
• Dual PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
• Serial B port (RJ45)
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• GCM 100 Mbps management port
• Two RJ45 NIC connectors for 10/100/
• Video connector
Internal connectors/headers:
• One 44-pin ATA/100 connector (power and I/O) for optical drive
• One Intel® Remote Management Module (Intel® RMM) connector
•One Intel
- a dual GbE NIC connection
- an external x4 SAS drive
One full-height riser slot supporting 2U PCI-X* and PCI Express* (PCIe*) add-in cards
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I/O Expansion Module (optional) supporting either:
One low-profile riser slot supporting PCIe add-in cards
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Xeon® processor 5300 series
1000 Mbps connections
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2.1 Server Components

Figure 2 shows the NSC2U Server with top cover and front bezel removed to show the
internal components.
Figure 2. IP Network Server NSC2U Components
NSC2U Server—Features
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C
D
E
A
F
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G
K
J
H
I
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Item Description Item Description
A Optical drive (optional) G System fans
Power supply cage (contains one power
B
supply module with provision for an optional second module)
Provision for PCI-X and PCI Express (PCIe)
C
full-height and full-length add-in cards
Riser card assembly (containing riser cards
D
for both full-height and low-profile add-in cards)
Provision for two PCI Express low-profile
E
add-in cards
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FIntel
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Server Board T5000PAL L SAS disk drives (up to six)
SAS Front Panel (SFP) board; can include
H
optional SMART eUSB SSD (which provides local memory storage)
I RJ45 COM2 and USB port 2
J Control panel and status indicators
K Two slots for 4x GbE NIC ports (optional)
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B

2.2 NSC2U Server Back Panel

Figure 3 shows the back panel of the NSC2U Server.
Figure 3. NSC2U Server Rear View
Item Description Item Description
Low-profile PCI Express add-in cards
A
(or filler panels)
Full-height PCI-X/PCI Express add-in cards (or
B
filler panels)
C Ground studs (used for DC-input system) J GbE NIC 2 connector
D Power supply 2 slot; filler panel shown K GbE NIC 1 connector
E Power supply 1 † L RJ45 serial port connector
F GCM port connector (optional) †† M PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors
G I/O expansion module connector (optional) †††
†In Figure 3, the power supply shown is an AC-input module. DC-input modules are also available. †† If GCM is not present, a filler panel occupies this space. ††† May be either an external SAS port connector or dual GbE port connector. If neither of the optional
modules is installed, a filler panel occupies this space.
H USB 0 and USB 1 port connectors
I Video connector

2.3 NSC2U Server Front Panel

Figure 4 shows the front panel of the NSC2U Server with the bezel installed.
Figure 4. NSC2U Server Front View (Bezel Installed)
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Item Description Item Description
Two slots for 4x GbE NIC ports (optional);
A
filler panels shown in illustration
Figure 5 shows the front panel of the NSC2U Server with the bezel removed.
Figure 5. NSC2U Server Front View (Bezel Removed)
NSC2U Server—Features
Front panel control switches and status LEDs
B
(see Figure 6 for details)
Item Description Item Description
A Anti-static connection point H Hard drive bay 0
Optical drive (optional) or filler panel if no
B
drive is installed.
Two slots for 4x GbE NIC ports (optional);
C
filler panels shown in illustration
D Optional slot for future design use K Hard drive bay 1
E Front-panel serial port connector (RJ45) L Hard drive bay 3
F USB port 2 connector M Hard drive bay 5
Front panel control switches and status LEDs
G
(see Figure 6 for details)
I Hard drive bay 2
J Hard drive bay 4
N Drive fault indicator (one per hard drive)
O Drive activity indicator (one per hard drive)
Figure 6 shows the NSC2U Server control panel.
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B C
D
E
H
F
I
G
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Figure 6. NSC2U Server Control Panel
Item Feature Description
Front Panel LEDs
A Main power LED (green)
System Status (green/
B
amber)
HDD Activity/Fault LED
C
(green/amber)
D NIC activity LED (green) Indicates NIC activity when lit
E System ID LED (blue)
Front Panel Switches
F ID switch Toggles system ID LED
G NMI switch Asserts NMI to the T5000PAL server board
H Reset switch Resets the system
I Power switch Toggles the system power
When continuously lit, indicates the presence of power supply DC output power in the server. The LED turns off when the main output power from the power supply is turned off or the power source is disrupted.
Indicates system status as follows:
Indicates HDD activity when green, or an HDD fault when amber. This is an aggregated indication for all hard disk drives (up to six) in the system. Each hard disk contains its own activity and fault indicators.
Indicates system identity LED can be toggled remotely or by front-panel ID switch for identification
purposes
• Steady green indicates system in standby or ready for operation.
• Blinking green indicates degraded operation (e.g., power supply non­redundancy, part of system memory mapped out by BIOS).
• Blinking amber indicates one or more non-critical fault conditions.
• Steady amber indicates one or more critical fault conditions.

2.4 NSC2U Server Rear Panel Ethernet Ports

The NSC2U Server has two GbE NIC ports mounted on the baseboard that are accessible from the rear of the chassis.
Additional rear-accessible GbE NIC ports can be added to the system by using full­height PCI-X/PCIe add-in cards or low-profile PCIe add-in cards. The possible configurations of full-height PCI-X/PCIe add-in cards are given in Ta bl e 2 and the possible configurations of low-profile PCIe add-in cards are given in Tab le 3. Also, a
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Table 2. Full-Height Riser Card Configurations and Throughput
Configuration Bottom Slot Middle Slot Top Slot
PCI-X † – –
1 add-in card
2 add-in cards
3 add-in cards PCI-X † x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
Note: † Up to 133 MHz bus speed
– x8 or x4 PCIe –
– – x4 PCIe
PCI-X † x8 or x4 PCIe –
PCI-X † – x4 PCIe
– x4 PCIe x4 PCIe
Table 3. Low-profile PCI Add-in Card Configurations and Throughput
Configuration Lower Slot Upper Slot
1 add-in card
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x4 PCIe
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The GbE NIC ports are intended to be installed with shielded cabling that is grounded at both ends of the cable.
Warning: The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to
intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

2.5 SAS Front Panel (SFP) Board

The SAS Front Panel (SFP) board is located between the front panel and the two 80 mm fans. The SAS drives connect into the SFP board for power and signals. The SFP board also provides fan power connectors and the user interface for the system’s front panel.

2.5.1 SFP Board Features

The NSC2U Server SFP board has the following features:
• four switches to control power-on, reset, NMI, and the system ID
• one system status LED that indicates the presence of DC power in the system
• two system activity LEDs that indicate power-on and NIC activity
• one dual-color, hard drive LED that indicates activity/fault status for all internal SAS drives
• one system ID LED that can be controlled remotely or by the system ID switch
• one RS-232 front panel port
• one USB2.0 front panel port
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• one USB2.0 interface to the SMART Embedded USB Solid-State Drive, which provides local memory storage
• a single flex cable connection to the SAS backplane to support the interface to six independent 2.5-inch SAS hard drives
• a socket for a hardware RAID key, required to enable hardware RAID
• a socket for a DDR2 mini-DIMM that provides data caching for hardware RAID
• a connector for the Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU) that allows the contents of the DDR2 mini-DIMM to be preserved if power falls below specifications.
• four fan connectors to provide power, control, and monitoring for the four cooling fans
• four fan fault LEDs (not visible on front panel; for diagnostics purposes only)

2.6 Server Board Connector and Component Locations

Figure 7 shows the locations of connectors and components on the T5000PAL Server
Board.
Figure 7. Server Board T5000PAL Diagram
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Description Description
A BIOS Bank Select Jumper P CPU Power Connector
B IO Module Option Connector Q Main Power Connector
C POST Code Diagnostic LEDs R Battery
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E PCI Express Riser Slot – Low-profile T Dual Port USB 2.0 Header
F System Identification LED - Blue U Serial Port Connector
G External I/O Connectors V SSI 24-pin Control Panel Header
H Status LED – Green/Amber W
I Serial ‘B’ Port Configuration Jumper X System Recovery Jumper Block
J FBDIMM Slots Y Chassis Intrusion Switch Header
K CPU #1 Connector Z 3-pin IPMB Header
L CPU #2 Connector AA Intel
M Voltage Regulator Heat Sink BB Serial ‘A’ Header
N Bridge Board Connector CC Intel
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Note: In Figure 7, connectors shown but not called out are “not used”.
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ATA-100 Optical Drive Connector (power and I/O)

2.7 Hard Disk Drives

The NSC2U Server chassis supports up to six hot-swappable hard drive tray assemblies at the front of the chassis.
For information on how to install these drives, see Section 3.3.1, “Installing or
Replacing a Hard Drive”.
Note: The NSC2U Server does not support all SAS hard drives. For a list of validated hard
drive manufacturers and hard drive types, see the Tested Hardware and Operating Systems List (THOL) at
http://us.kontron.com/support/ (Search for NSC2U, click on Product Downloads, then
Compatibility Matrix.)
Drives can consume up to 17W of power each. Drives must be specified to run at a maximum ambient temperature of 45°C.

2.8 Riser Card Assembly

The IP Network Server NSC2U incorporates a PCI riser assembly that supports installation of PCI-X and PCI Express add-in boards. The assembly includes two riser cards that provide a total of five standard interface slots for add-in boards by connecting to two special slots on the T5000PAL server board.
• One of the riser card slots is a PCI super slot that contains all the signals necessary to support both PCI-X and PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots. The riser card that connects to the super slot supports the connection of full-height, full-length PCI-X or PCIe add-in cards.
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• The second riser card slot, a low-profile riser card, supports low-profile PCIe add-in boards.
See Section 4.2, “Installing or Replacing a PCI Add-in Card” on page 51, for instructions describing how to install a PCI-X or PCIe add-in card. After the add-in cards are installed, the riser assembly is plugged back into the system and the I/O brackets of all the add-in cards are accessible through the rear panel of the server chassis.

2.8.1 Full-height PCI-X/PCIe Riser Card

The PCI-X/PCIe riser card plugs into the super slot on the the server board. For PCI-X add-in cards, the super slot riser card implements a 64-bit PCI-X slot with bus speeds of 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz. For PCIe cards, the super slot has eight PCIe lanes which can be used for a single x8 add-in card or for one or two x4 or x1 add-in cards. See Tab le 2 for the supported configurations. For detailed information about the pinouts and electrical specifications, see the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U Technical Product Specification.

2.8.2 Low-profile PCIe Riser Card

The low-profile PCIe riser card plugs into the server board and supports the connection of low-profile PCIe add-in cards only. The low-profile PCIe riser card implements two ×4 link interfaces. Up to two low-profile PCIe add-in cards can be installed. See Tab le 3 for the supported configurations. For detailed information about the pinouts and electrical specifications, see the Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U Technical Product Specification.

2.9 Power Supply

The power subsystem has up to two power supply modules capable of operating in redundant mode and a Power Distribution Board (PDB). A power supply filler panel for the empty power supply site is supplied for systems without redundancy.
The power supply is rated for 600W output capability in full AC (or DC) input voltage range.

2.10 System Cooling

There are three cooling areas (domains) in the NSC2U Server system:
• domain 1 - CPU 1 and memory; see area outlined in blue in Figure 8
• domain 2 - CPU 2, chipset, and any low-profile PCIe add-in cards; see area outlined in green in Figure 8
• domain 3 - any full length PCI-X or PCIe addin cards; see area outlined in red in
Figure 8
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Figure 8. NSC2U Server System Cooling Areas
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2.10.1 CPU 1 and Memory Cooling Area

One of the system’s big fans provides cooling for domain 1, outlined in blue in Figure 8. This fan facilitates the flow of air through the front bezel over the SFP, through the fan, and over the server board, CPU 1, memory, and ultimately out through the rear of the chassis.

2.10.2 CPU 2 and Chipset Cooling Area

One of the system’s big fans provides cooling for domain 2, outlined in green in
Figure 8. This fan facilitates the flow of air through the front bezel over the SFP,
through the fan, and over the server board, CPU 2, chipset and any low-profile PCIe add-in cards, and ultimately out through the rear of the chassis.

2.10.3 PCI Cooling Area

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2.10.4 Hard Disk Drive and Power Supply Cooling

Airflow to cool the hard disk drives is provided by the fans that are integrated into the PSUs. The airflow is adequate even with a single PSU installed as long as a filler panel is installed in the other PSU slot.

2.10.5 Fan Speed Control

The server board contains Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) circuits, which control the 12 Vdc fan voltage to provide quiet operation when system ambient temperature is low and there are no fan failures. There is one PWM circuit for each cooling domain, resulting in one PWM being connected to each of the two 80×38 mm fans and the other PWM connected to the two dual-rotor 56×40 mm fans. Based on the ambient temperature, monitored by the front panel sensor, the fan speeds (PWM duty cycle) are set per Tabl e 4.
Table 4. Fan Speed Settings
Temperature (°C)
0 - 28 46 46 46
29 47 47 47
30 48 48 48
31 53 53 53
32 58 58 58
33 63 63 63
34 68 68 68
35 73 73 73
36 78 78 78
37 84 84 84
38 89 89 89
39 95 95 95
40 100 100 100

2.10.6 Cooling Summary

The four-fan cooling subsystem of the NSC2U Server is sized to provide cooling for:
• up to two server board processors
• up to 32 Gbytes of FB DIMM memory
• up to six SAS hard drives
• up to five PCI add-in cards consuming a maximum of 25W for each full-height PCI-X/PCIe add-in cards and 10W for each low-profile PCIe add-in card
CPU1 Fan
PWM DC (%)
CPU2 Fan
PWM DC (%)
PCI Fans
PWM DC (%)
The cooling subsystem is designed to meet acoustic and thermal requirements at the lower fan speed settings. At the higher fan speed settings, thermal requirements are met for the maximum ambient temperatures, but acoustic requirements are not met.
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2.11 Hardware Requirements

To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage, your system must meet the requirements outlined below. For a list of qualified components, see Section 1.4,
“Additional Information and Software”.

2.11.1 Processor

The server board accommodates two quad-core or dual-core processors from the
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Xeon® processor 5000 sequence. For a list of the currently supported
Intel processors, see the Configuration Guide at:
http://us.kontron.com/products/systems+and+servers+and+platforms/ communication+rackmount+servers/ip+network+servers/ ip+network+server+nsc2u.html
Click on Downloads, Ordering Guide.

2.11.2 Memory

On the T5000PAL server board, the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) accommodates four channels of Fully Buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory. Each channel can support up to two Dual Ranked FB-DIMM DDR2 DIMMs. FB-DIMM memory channels are organized into two branches for support of RAID 1 (mirroring). See Section 3.4.2, “Configuring
Memory DIMMs” for detailed information about population rules and instructions for
installing DIMMs in the sockets on the server board.
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3 Server Component Installations and Upgrades

3.1 Before You Begin

Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. See Appendix A, “Safety Information”.
Warning: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives,
boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your server when handling parts.

3.1.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

• #1 and #2 Phillips (cross-point) screwdrivers (or interchangeable tip screwdriver with #1 and #2 Phillips bits)
• Personal grounding device such as an anti-static wrist strap and a grounded conductive pad

3.1.2 System References

All references to left, right, front, top, and bottom assume that you are facing the front of the server, as it would be positioned for normal operation.

3.2 General Installation Procedures

The following sections present general installation and removal procedures that are required before removing or installing internal components that are not hot-swappable.

3.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover

The NSC2U Server must be operated with the top cover in place to ensure proper cooling. You will need to remove the top cover to add or replace components inside of the server that are not hot-swappable from the front or rear panels.
Caution: 5V standby power is present inside the chassis whenever the PSU(s) are connected to a
source of power.
Before removing the top cover, power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices and the power cable.
Note: A non-skid surface or a stop behind the server may be needed to prevent the server
from sliding on your work surface.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in Chapter Appendix A, “Safety
Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
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3. Disconnect the power cord(s).
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4. Remove the shipping screw, if present.
5. While holding the blue button at the top of the chassis in (“A”), slide the top cover back until it stops.
6. Lift the cover straight up to remove it from the server.
Figure 9. Removing the Chassis Cover
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3.2.2 Installing the Chassis Cover

1. Place the cover over the chassis so that the side edges of the cover sit just inside the chassis side walls, with the front of the cover with about 1/8-inch (3-mm) gap showing between the chassis cover and the sheet-metal at the front of the chassis.
2. Press down slightly on the chassis cover behind the peripheral area and slide the cover forward until it clicks into place.
3. Install the shipping screw if tooled entry is required or if the system will be shipped.
4. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord(s).
Caution: This unit must be operated only with the top cover installed to ensure proper cooling.

3.2.3 Removing the Front Bezel

Remove the front bezel to
• install or remove hard drives, an optical device, or a 4xGbE connection
• access the front-panel serial port and USB connectors
• observe the individual HDD activity/fault indicators
Note: The server does not have to be powered down just to remove the front bezel.
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1. Disconnect the cables from the front panel 4xGbE connectors if they are installed.
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2. Remove the bezel retention screw (right side, if present). (“A”)
3. Rotate the bezel outward as shown and remove. (“B”)
Figure 10. Removing the Front Bezel

3.2.4 Installing the Front Bezel

1. Align the four tabs on the left of the bezel with the slots in the front panel and then rotate the free end of the bezel to the closed position.
2. Snap the front bezel into place and tighten the screw at the right edge of the bezel (if used).
3. Re-connect the 4xGbE cables if they are used.

3.2.5 Removing the Processor Air Duct

The air duct must be removed to access the processors, memory DIMMs, CPU fan assembly, the SFP board, or the inside of the front panel. The processor air duct is required for proper airflow within the chassis. Be sure the air duct is in place again before installing the chassis cover.
1. Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
2. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see Section 3.2.1, “Removing the
Chassis Cover”.
3. Slide the duct several millimeters toward the rear panel until it stops. (“A”)
4. Lift the air duct straight up and remove it from the chassis. (“B”)
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Figure 11. Removing the Processor Air Duct
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3.2.6 Installing the Processor Air Duct

1. Place the processor air duct over the processor sockets and fan assembly, using caution to make sure you do not pinch any cables beneath the edges of the air duct.
2. Slide the air duct forward until it is flush with the front panel.
3. Ensure that the rear of the air duct is fastened to the metal tab on the chassis. (“A”)
4. Replace the chassis cover if you have completed all work inside of the chassis.

3.3 Hot-Swappable Component Installation Procedures

The following components are hot-swappable and do not require powering down the system or removing the chassis cover:
• Hard disk drives
• AC and DC power supplies

3.3.1 Installing or Replacing a Hard Drive

Up to six hot-swappable SAS drives can be installed in your NSC2U Server. You must remove the front bezel to add or replace a hard drive in one of the six drive bays.
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http://us.kontron.com/support/ (Search for NSC2U, click on Product Downloads, and
then Compatibility Matrix.)
3.3.1.1 Removing a Hard Drive Tray from the Chassis
1. Remove the front bezel. For instructions, see Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front
Bezel”.
2. Select the drive bay where you want to install the drive and remove the drive tray by pressing the green button to open the lever. (“A”)
Note: If you will have fewer than six drives installed, drive bay 0 must be used first, then
drive bay 1, and so forth.
3. Pull the drive tray assembly out of the chassis.
Figure 12. Removing a Drive Tray from the Chassis
3.3.1.2 Attaching a Hard Drive to the Drive Tray
1. If a drive is already installed (that is, if you are replacing the drive), remove it by unfastening the four screws that attach it to the drive tray. (“A”)
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Figure 13. Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Tray
2. Install the new drive in the drive tray and secure the drive with the four screws that come with the drive tray. (Figure 14, “A” and “B”)
Figure 14. Installing a Hard Drive in the Drive Tray
3. With the drive tray locking lever fully open, push the hard drive tray into the drive bay in the chassis until it stops. (Figure 15, “A”)
4. Press the lever until it snaps shut to secure the drive in the bay.
5. Replace the front bezel.
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